“All of God's creatures have names, every last one of them. Of that I am sure: of that I have no doubt at all.”

“I bet you didn’t think I’d come back. But here I am. I come to save you.” Too late, thought Edward as Bryce climbed the pole and worked at the wires that were tied around his wrists. I am nothing but a hollow rabbit. Too late, thought Edward as Bryce pulled the nails out of his ears. I am only a doll made of china. But when the last nail was out and he fell forward into Bryce’s arms, the rabbit felt a rush of relief, and the feeling of relief was followed by one of joy. Perhaps, he thought, it is not too late, after all, for me to be saved.”

“...and how positively full and brimming-to-burst with words I am. This is what Mrs. Bullwhyte would call one of my "extended flights of fancy." She said that I am terribly prone to them and often told me that I should rein myself in or the world was bound to disappoint me.”

“I have been loved, Edward told the stars. So? said the stars. What difference does that make when you are all alone now?”

“I have brought you half of my pancakes," said Gollie."And I have removed one of my outrageous socks," said Bink. "It's a compromise bonanza!”

“That is surely the truth, at least for now. But perhaps you have not noticed: the truth is forever changing.”

“Did you think that rats do not have hearts? Wrong. All living things have a heart. And the heart of any living thing can be broken.”